JACQUELINE JOSSA has opened up about her heartbreak after her on-screen sister Abi Branning was killed off on EastEnders last night.

Abi (played by Lorna Fitzgerald) made her exit from the BBC soap during last night's emotional instalment.

Jacqueline, who recently confirmed that she is pregnant with her second child, took to Instagram to share her sadness about saying goodbye to her castmate, sharing a snap of the pair on set with her 1.2 million followers.

A third posted: “Still so incredibly sad, you were absolutely phenomenal.”

Meanwhile Jake Wood, who plays Lauren and Abi’s dad Max, also added his tribute to Lorna’s portrayal of Abi.

He told his 445,000 followers on Twitter: “As you know @LornaFitz0 I am so proud of all the incredible work you’ve done over the last 12 years and more importantly of the grounded and amazing young woman you’ve become in that time.

“It’s truly been an honour to watch you grow and flourish. Love ya x.”

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Jo Joyner was the first of the Branning clan to share her feelings on the loss of Lorna from the EastEnders’ cast.

She said: “Night, night and God Bless little Abs. Thanks for all the lovely support for us #Brannings. Good luck and see you soon wonderful, talented, beautiful @LornaFitz0 it’s been a pleasure being your pretend mummy.”